Contact with German Measles (Rubella)

Hi,
I was at my nephew's 1st birthday on Sunday and yesterday I found out that one of the babies had the German Measles (they didn't know yet). I was very worried as I am 5 weeks pregnant and contacted my ob. They got back to me saying that from my blood results I am very immune. I've decided not to see my nephew for 2 weeks as this is the incubation period. He was playing with the other baby and my brother had been holding the baby. I'm not sure whether i should avoid any pregnant woman I know? Is that being over the top? I'm also still worried, so would like to know any women who have come in contact with it and then been ok. Many thanks :)

My DD had german measles a few months ago and she was around a few pregnant ppl before we found out and they were all ok :)

Thanks!!! It's funny how you can worry so much, my mind says one thing and my heart says another. I think the maternal instincts make you want to protect your baby from anything, even this early on!

:hug: I know you worry about everything but thats natural :hug:

:hug: about the rubella I have no idea but wanted to pop in and say congratulations Jan!!!! How exciting that Julian is going to be a big brother! All the best darls!

Thanks Tan! It's still early days. I'm 5 weeks. Crossing fingers that all will go well. It will be exciting, Julian will love it. I hope all is well with you all :)

Hi, I'm still very worried. Anyone out there been through a similar thing? Please!!!

If you have immunity then you and your bub should be ok. With rubella it is only infectious once the rash has appeared I think so if the baby didn't have a rash then it wouldn't have been infectious.

Hey Jan! Poor little bub with rubella :( if u have immunity, there should be no problem with u being around this bub. As long as you're immune u little one will be fine